Lawrence-Lee has been on paid leave since January pending an internal; investigation.

The FBI in early November raided the district administration building and the homes of former Finance Director Devin McCraney and former comptroller Sharika Allison. Agents executed search warrants in a quest for records tied to alleged financial crimes.

The Texas Education Agency recommended last week in a final investigative report of the district's finances that a board of managers replace the school board. The agency also recommended reducing BISD's accreditation.